Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

19 Aug 2026

The typical cost of US shoppers’ barbecue baskets has risen by 12% over the past year – the fastest annual rise in a decade, figures from The Economist show.

18 Aug 2026

Nissin is taking one of Japan’s most iconic instant meals in a completely new direction with the launch of the first cold water-only Cup Noodles in the brand’s 55-year history.

12 Aug 2026

Functional beverage interest in the US is gaining important ground as consumers now expect function rather than see it as "nice to have", and there are clear market gaps for growth, according to Spate.

11 Aug 2026

Craft chocolate brand Manam Chocolate is investing in local expansion and supply chain innovation throughout India as it works to build out the premium reputation of its locally produced cacao products.

10 Aug 2026

Sweet flavours have dominated the high-protein snack category but savoury snacks, such as cheese bars and meat sticks, can appeal to health-conscious consumers.

7 Aug 2026

Questions have been raised over the “chaotic” response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US after two deaths were reported.

6 Aug 2026

Food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to digital twins to optimise and automate manufacturing processes, but opportunities stretch far beyond this, say experts.

5 Aug 2026

Nestlé will pay a premium for Wildfarmed’s regeneratively farmed wheat but the CPG remains reticent to promote the move on packs of its KitKat bars.

30 Jul 2026

A TikTok-driven fibre boom, liver health, and a preference for trademarked ingredients are some of the top trends shaping health and wellness, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.

23 Jul 2026

High-polyphenol olive oil shots, "activated" seed oils, and vitamin D-fortified sunflower oil are among the latest product innovations in the edible oil space.

13 Jul 2026

Fuelled by the protein trend, prices of whey ingredients keep rising, leading processors to invest billions to increase supply – and creating risks for dairy market stability.

9 Jul 2026

UK gut health company ZOE has launched a snack bar made with 12 plant-based ingredients whose natural structure is intact in order to maximise dietary diversity and support the microbiome.